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Goat Cheese and Honey Bites Recipe

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Delightful Goat Cheese and Honey Bites featuring flaky puff pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and garnished with fresh thyme. Perfect as an elegant snack or appetizer for your gatherings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 4 ounces goat cheese log
  • Honey for drizzling (about 12 teaspoons)
  • Chopped fresh thyme for garnish (about 2 tablespoons)

Optional Additions

  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the puff pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets slightly to smoothen. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out approximately 24 circles from the dough.
  3. Create indentations: Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press the center of each dough circle to make a small well, which will hold the goat cheese filling.
  4. Fill with goat cheese: Place about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese into each indentation, ensuring each bite is evenly filled.
  5. Bake the bites: Arrange the filled pastry circles on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed.
  6. Add honey and garnish: Remove the bites from the oven, and while still warm, drizzle about ½ teaspoon of honey over each one. Sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme and, if using, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
  7. Serve warm: Serve these sophisticated bites warm as a snack or part of a larger appetizer spread to delight your guests.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent tearing.
  • You can prepare the bites ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; bake directly from chilled, adding an extra minute to baking time.
  • Substitute fresh thyme with rosemary or oregano for different herb flavors.
  • Drizzle honey just before serving to keep the pastry crisp.
  • Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans provide a nice crunch and complement the flavors well.

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